Hi all, I'm using a Cary sli-80 integrated amp with 40w. I want to upgrade my speakers. All I'm looking for is a huge 3D dimension but nothing else. Which brand would you choose from? My price range is within $3500 used and at least 92 sensitivity
I agree on the tube part. Look at electrostats or hybrids with Electrostats. You cant beat them for soundstage open-ness: http://www.cadenceaudio.com/speakers.html
Ditto on the Harbeth's. For me, the HL-P3 series, old or new. On the vintage front, especially if you are going to use tubes, the Spica TC-50 is a favorite, and throws a huge soundstage.
Soundstage is a function of the acoustical interaction between the speakers' dispersion, room reflections and placement.
I have found that dipole or omnidirectional speakers provide the biggest soundstage. Front wall to speaker distance affects the depthminimum 3 feet, preferably around 4-5 feet. Pulling your speakers out from the front wall also increases the ratio of direct to reflected sound, a secondary benefit.
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